Sodajerker On Songwriting

My Morning Jacket's [https://www.mymorningjacket.com/] Jim James chats with Simon and Brian about the creation of their latest record, is. The celebrated vocalist and guitarist discusses the band's collaboration with producer Brendan O'Brien, letting go of ego, and the role of dreams in songwriting. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve ever listened to Sodajerker On Songwriting - be it casually or borderline obsessively - we’d love for you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts via this survey: https://forms.office.com/e/TnrqaA6PLp?origin=lprLink [https://forms.office.com/e/TnrqaA6PLp?origin=lprLink&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRkhVZTdCd2tKUEJaOVYycQEenmhieib8cOlLRZS7OpPU8t9Ujjg5MixIIMSvz6vM1zYLHs3oYeKCsrgGYUs_aem_XPJewz6TKGOMzcvJ6P1sZQ] Your responses are anonymous and confidential, and they’ll shape how we grow and improve the pod, as well as help support a postgraduate research project. Many thanks! Simon & Brian x

Peter Doherty [https://peterdoherty.tmstor.es/] sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about his latest solo record, Felt Better Alive. From tales of rural French life to reflections on identity and memory, the ex-Libertines and Babyshambles figurehead discusses the balance of humour and melancholy in his work and the playful storytelling woven throughout his songs.

Scissor Sisters [https://www.scissorsisters.com/]' own Jake Shears and Scott Hoffman (aka Babydaddy) join Simon and Brian to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. In this vibrant conversation, the pair reveal the surprisingly homespun creative process behind the hits, the magic that comes from embracing imperfections, and the importance of storytelling in their songs.

Will Oldham, aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy [https://bonnieprincebilly.com/], joins Sodajerker for an enlightening discussion about his latest album, The Purple Bird. With a career that spans over three decades, the beloved singer-songwriter and actor reflects on working with Nashville veteran David 'Ferg' Ferguson, rediscovering meaning in his extensive catalogue, and the art of putting secret passageways and trapdoors in his songs.

Take That's Gary Barlow [https://garybarlow.com/] welcomes Simon and Brian to his London studio for a fun conversation about songwriting, performance, and the creative process. The celebrated artist discusses the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio collaboration, and the amazing songwriting advice he received from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin. Gary was also previously the guest for episode 180 [https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-180-gary-barlow] of this podcast.